MEET DANIEL WISE
I AM A FORMER PR PROFESSIONAL who is now EXPLORING EDUCATION
I was born and raised in the midwest, and I grew professionally in the great city of Washington, DC. I have public relations, project management, and digital marketing experience. I have also developed skills in the areas of photography, video, and graphic design. Through my experience, these skills have been used to tell effective stories for individuals and organizations.
Currently, I am a SPED education aide at Harrisburg South Middle School in Harrisburg, South Dakota. I will attend Northern State University in 2024 to pursue my graduate degree in secondary education.
Check out my work experience and portfolios:
Resume | Photography & Design Portfolio
Also, please view my writing samples:
District of Columbia Association of REALTORS®
At-Large Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr.
“In order to move others deeply we must deliberately allow ourselves to be carried away beyond the bounds of our normal sensibility.”
I lived in the District for about 10 years and fostered a broad skill set that includes public/community relations, writing, editing, publishing, photography and design. Thanks to my diverse background, I can hit the ground running to create effective digital marketing strategies.
Most recently, I have worked with McQuillen Creative Group in my hometown of Aberdeen, South Dakota. I was added to their team to create a new digital marketing department.
I'm incredibly lucky to have developed my skills in such fast-paced and stimulating environments with incredibly smart and talented people.
What I do
Public/community relations
In a world of spicy Snapchats and Twitter wars, it's hard to navigate the stormy waters of public communication. I can help you understand best practices in organic and PPC campaigns for your digital outreach.
Writing & editing
I'm the one to call when you need advice on grammar and syntax, or you need a press release written in a snap. I can distill technical terms into everyday English so you can keep your audience engaged.
Design
Clear design is effective in digital marketing. You need a way to convey your message among a sea of competition. My knowledge of layout and design makes that possible.
Photography
Your company’s people need visibility online. It's become easier than ever to create captivating imagery that can hold your any audience's attention.
My Focus:
• Driving Membership/Constituent Growth and Retention
• Crafting Engaging Communications for Organizations
• Developing Strategies and Creative Solutions
Photo by Priscilla Gyamfi on Unsplash
“I bring an attitude of a consummate team player who always remains cool under pressure.”
I pride myself on my ability to craft engaging communications with a hawkish eye for clarity and grammar. I augment my copywriting and editing skills with a deep understanding of photography and layout design. As a seasoned communications professional with association experience, I know the how membership growth and retention is a top priority. If you are looking for someone to send your message through creative, SEO-friendly digital content with an approachable style, then let's work together to meet and exceed your goals.
Skills Breakdown
I have accomplished many milestones in my career, but in short, I have:
Fostered client relationships with a scalable digital marketing subscription platform while working for McQuillen Creative Group. I produced and managed content and campaigns on over 30 social media profiles for two-dozen clients.
Grown DCAR's membership from 2,300 to nearly 2,800 in my three years with the association.
Marketed and provided on-site support for DCAR’s various events, both held by or sponsored by the association, including a 100-year anniversary gala.
Collaborated with local organizations and community groups to hold Councilmember White's first community conversation, which drew over 100 District residents to interface directly with the Councilmember and his office.
Produced visually dynamic and popular social media content, one of which won the Neighbors United for DC Statehood Flag Day contest in the categories for best-elected official and people's choice.
One should never rest on their laurels in the professional world as technology changes rapidly. I live my life as a perpetual student who is clever, curious, consistent, and constantly progressing. I also bring a finely tuned professional presence and cognizance of community feedback and trends.